Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's administrators have agreed a deal with James Brent's Akkeron Group for the purchase of the club. After almost eight months in administration, Argyle could soon return to financial stability. The P&A Partnership announced on Friday morning that they were satisfied with all aspects of the takeover at Home Park, paving the way for the Pilgrims to come out of administration.

In a statement, Brendan Guilfoyle of the P&A Partnership said: "I am delighted that this morning we have agreed a deal that will see Plymouth Argyle Football Club coming out of administration. We have been assured that Akkeron will complete the purchase today. Like many other parties, ourselves and Walker Morris have waived a significant amount in fees to ensure the survival of the club. I would like to thank everyone for their patience and continued support during complex negotiations to save the club." PA

Sunderland

The defender Titus Bramble has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and one of urinating in a public place. The 30-year-old footballer, who was arrested on 28 September, will appear at Teesside magistrates court on 10 November. His lawyer Phil Smith, from Tuckers Solicitors of London, said: "My client vehemently denies these charges and will be vigorously contesting them."

Cleveland police said: "A 30-year-old man from Wynyard has been charged by police with two counts of sexual assault and urinating in a public place.

"The man was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday 28 September on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class-A drug. He was rearrested on suspicion of sexual assault on 14 October after a second allegation was made.

"He has been released with no further action on suspicion of possession of a class A-drug." Bramble was suspended from his team after the allegations against him surfaced, pending the outcome of a club investigation. PA